Lagos Accord unveils governorship, senatorial candidates

The Lagos State chapter of the Accord Party officially presented its candidates for the 2027 general elections on Saturday, including its governorship candidate, Robert Sowore, and three senatorial candidates. A total of 27 candidates received Certificates of Return at the event held in Lagos, confirming their nomination for various elective offices. The state chairman of the Accord Party, Dele Oladeji, who is also the party’s Lagos West Senatorial candidate, stated that the event marked the formal confirmation of the party’s candidates. He described the Accord Party as a credible political alternative for Lagos residents seeking change from the current political order. The party’s platform centers on social justice, equity, and welfare-oriented governance, with a focus on improving citizens’ welfare, enhancing security, and protecting lives and property. Oladeji emphasized that the party aims to deliver meaningful change, addressing the demand for a departure from the existing political landscape. Speaking at the event, Solomon Wahab, the party’s candidate for the Lagos Central Senatorial District, highlighted the need for greater government accountability and urged Nigerians to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards and participate actively in elections. He also called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to ensure transparent, free, and credible elections. The Accord Party’s House of Representatives candidate for the Badagry Federal Constituency, Joseph Jehoshaphat, pledged to tackle infrastructure challenges and youth unemployment if elected. He stated that attracting federal projects and development initiatives to the constituency would be a priority. Similarly, Abisoye Obayon, the party’s candidate for the Lagos State House of Assembly’s Somolu Constituency II, expressed confidence that voters would support candidates with strong community ties and practical solutions to local issues. Blessing Maduka-Sunday, the Lagos East Senatorial candidate, advocated for greater women’s participation in politics, citing low female representation in elective offices as a barrier to inclusive governance. She encouraged more women to seek political positions and pushed for policies promoting women’s empowerment, poverty reduction, and wealth creation.